1976 Medal NV American Revolution Brass Carson City Mint

Coin Details

Description

This 1976 brass medal commemorates the American Revolution from a Nevada perspective, produced at or in association with the Carson City Mint. The Carson City Mint, though it ceased coin production in 1893, remained a significant cultural and historical institution in Nevada, and its association with this Bicentennial medal adds Western numismatic provenance to the national celebration. Nevada's connection to the Revolution is indirect — the state did not exist until 1864 — but the Bicentennial was a nationwide celebration that engaged all fifty states in commemorating the founding principles of the republic. The production of commemorative medals in America spans from colonial-era pieces struck in European workshops to modern issues produced with twenty-first century digital design technology and advanced minting equipment. The brass composition made this an affordable Bicentennial souvenir with distinctive Carson City Mint connections.

Rarity Notes

Brass, Carson City Mint connection. Nevada Bicentennial medal. Regional interest.

Cross References

PCGS #898591; Nevada; American Revolution Bicentennial; Carson City Mint